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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,253.76, 41,671.98 and 21,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,253.76, 41,671.98 and 21,163.04 is: 29,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,253.76 : 41,671.98 = 21,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,253.76/41,671.98 = 21,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,253.76x = 41,671.98 × 21,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,253.76x = 881,905,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,905,779.62/30,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,150.29

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